Man accused of binding teen with duct tape, sexual battery

Published: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 1:45 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 1:45 p.m.

A Belleview man arrested last week on charges including solicitation of a minor for sex and conspiracy to commit lewd and lascivious battery was arrested Tuesday on charges of sexual battery and false imprisonment.

Kenneth Eugene Devore, 62, was arrested May 15 by Sheriff's Office Inspector Mike Mongeluzzo and Detective Mike Dodd after a teen alleged that he and Devore met on a chat app for homosexual men and then met in person at least twice. The teenager said Devore bought him an airline ticket to New York and he traveled there. He was apprehended by authorities, however, and was sent back to Florida, according to reports.

On the 15th, the teen was supposed to meet Devore at a motel, which is where Devore was arrested. He was booked into the Marion County Jail early on the morning of the 16th.

Devore was released from the jail later the same morning after posting bond in lieu of $50,000.

That same day, the 16th, the teenager told Mongeluzzo that while he was at Devore's residence on May 13 the man duct taped his hands and feet and had sex with him. He also claimed Devore threatened to kill him several times, according to reports.

The teen told the inspector where he could find the duct tape and another item used in the alleged encounter.

Mongeluzzo obtained a search warrant for Devore's residence and recovered the duct tape.

Devore told the inspector the teenager brought the tape to his home.

Devore was arrested and taken to the jail, where he remained Tuesday afternoon on $25,000 bond.

Detectives said anyone with information about the case, or who may have been victimized, can call Mongeluzzo at 368-3508 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, or visit crimestoppers at www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.

<p>A Belleview man arrested last week on charges including solicitation of a minor for sex and conspiracy to commit lewd and lascivious battery was arrested Tuesday on charges of sexual battery and false imprisonment.</p><p>Kenneth Eugene Devore, 62, was arrested May 15 by Sheriff's Office Inspector Mike Mongeluzzo and Detective Mike Dodd after a teen alleged that he and Devore met on a chat app for homosexual men and then met in person at least twice. The teenager said Devore bought him an airline ticket to New York and he traveled there. He was apprehended by authorities, however, and was sent back to Florida, according to reports.</p><p>On the 15th, the teen was supposed to meet Devore at a motel, which is where Devore was arrested. He was booked into the Marion County Jail early on the morning of the 16th.</p><p>Devore was released from the jail later the same morning after posting bond in lieu of $50,000.</p><p>That same day, the 16th, the teenager told Mongeluzzo that while he was at Devore's residence on May 13 the man duct taped his hands and feet and had sex with him. He also claimed Devore threatened to kill him several times, according to reports.</p><p>The teen told the inspector where he could find the duct tape and another item used in the alleged encounter.</p><p>Mongeluzzo obtained a search warrant for Devore's residence and recovered the duct tape.</p><p>Devore told the inspector the teenager brought the tape to his home.</p><p>Devore was arrested and taken to the jail, where he remained Tuesday afternoon on $25,000 bond.</p><p>Detectives said anyone with information about the case, or who may have been victimized, can call Mongeluzzo at 368-3508 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, or visit crimestoppers at www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.</p><p><i>Contact Austin L. Miller at 867-4118 or austin.miller@starbanner.com.</i></p>